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Homeowners: 17 Tips For Preparing Your Home For The Holiday Season
The holidays are coming faster and faster. It is the most cozy time of the year, and being a homeowner. You get to convert your dwelling into a holiday haven that your family can’t wait to come and enjoy. Along with that anticipation and joy, we all know there is also a lot of stress…
Read MoreSelling Your Home: 10 Ways To Make Your Bathroom Appear Larger Than It Really Is
When you are trying to sell your home, you want each room to make the best impression possible. Bathrooms in many of the older homes in and around Grand Rapids can be pretty tight. Between the actual square footage of most bathrooms and the general size of the many features needed in a bathroom, it…
Read More5 Reasons To Pressure Wash Your Concrete Patio & Driveway
Having your driveway and patio pressure washed is one of the most important things you can do to maintain the value of your home. Power washing will: 1. Extend the life of your patio or driveway It’s no secret that the costs associated with concrete repairs are expensive. Concrete is susceptible to damage caused…
Read MoreIdeas & Resources for Drought Resistant, Sustainable Landscaping
Drought is a concern for many people in many parts of the country and frankly, the world. While Michigan is still one of the greener parts of the country, it too, is in the worst drought in recorded history. Whether you are trying to be better stewards of precious water resources, save some hard-earned…
Read MoreBest And Most Lucrative Home Improvements
When you remodel, it can be tough to decide between what is trending and what will stand the test of time, and what will increase your home’s value and what is more of a want than a need. One thing for sure, making improvements to your home is always a good thing, but what is…
Read MoreBuying or Selling Your Home Could Trigger Anxiety: Here’s How to Cope
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. What better time to discuss how to cope with anxiety! For sure, buying or selling your home could be a trigger for most. Even the most mentally healthy individuals will likely experience some anxiety with such an important transaction. According to mental health researchers, more than ever before, more adults…
Read MoreRelocation Guide – Part 2: Neighborhoods In and Around Grand Rapids
Moving to Michigan, more specifically in and around the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area, is a great decision, and no one can help you better with your transition than locally founded Broker, Scot Kellogg, and the real estate agents at 616 REALTY. Scot is a Grand Rapids native who not only knows the area and state…
Read MoreWest Michigan’s Cottage and Lakefront Living Show
West Michigan’s Cottage and Lakefront Living Show: Don’t Miss It Michigan is the perfect place to bring your lakefront property dreams to fruition with its numerous smaller lakes and the Great Lakes on three sides. If you have the dream of one day owning a lakefront cabin, house, or cottage or better yet, you already…
Read MoreGetting a Mortgage – What You Need and What You Will Do
At 616 REALTY, we know that applying for a mortgage can be a time-consuming process, but knowing the process and gradually gathering all the materials you need, will make it less overwhelming! Of course, the mortgage lender needs first and foremost, a thorough understanding of your income. This will help you to get a pre-approval…
Read MoreUltimate Home Maintenance Checklist
Change your HVAC Filter Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors Complete a few minor repairs a month to keep them from building up Check your water softener and add salt if needed Remove mineral deposits from aerators and showerheads Check bathtub and sink drains for debris and clean Vacuum heat registers and vents…
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